Ranger Handbook

(g) Upon return of recon party, assists in the reorganization of personnel and redistribution of ammo and equipment; ensures accountability of all personnel and equipment are maintained. (h) Disseminates PIR to his team. (i) Performs additional tasks assigned by the SL. (4) Actions taken by Team Leader in the Patrol Base: (a) Inspects the perimeter to ensure team has interlocking sectors of fire; prepares team sector sketch. (b) Enforces the priority of work and ensures it is properly accomplished. (c) Performs additional tasks assigned by the SL and assist him in every way possible.

(5) Actions taken by Team Leader during Link Up: (a) Assists in the preparation of men and equipment. (b) Ensures all personnel are knowledgeable of their tasks and the operation. f. MEDIC. Assists the PSG in directing aid and litter teams; monitors the health and hygiene of the platoon.

(1) Treats casualties and assists in their evacuation under the control of the PSG. (2) Aids the PL/PSG in field hygiene matters, personally checks the health and physical condition of platoon members.

(3) Requests Class VIII (medical) supplies through the PSG. (4) Provides technical expertise and supervision of combat lifesavers.

(5) Ensures casualty feeder reports are correct and attached to each evacuated casualty.

(6) Carries out other tasks assigned by the PL/PSG. g. RADIOTELEPHONE OPERATOR (RTO). Responsible for establishing and maintaining communications with higher headquarters and within the patrol. The RTO also serves as an enroute recorder and keeps a detailed patrol log. The patrol RTO must know the use and care of the radio to include: (1) Waterproofing and presetting frequencies.

(2) Use of the SOI. (3) How to construct and erect field-expedient antennas.

1-3. ASSUMPTION OF COMMAND. Any platoon/squad member may have to take command of his element in an emergency - all members must be prepared to do so. a. During an assumption of command, situation permitting, the following tasks are accomplished applying METT-TC. Tasks are not necessarily accomplished in the following order: (1) Informs the unit’s subordinate leaders of the command and notifies higher headquarters.

(2) Checks security.

(3) Checks crew served weapons.

(4) Pinpoints location.

(5) Coordinates and checks equipment.

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